Romans 15:13

Remember that God can transform your situation.

Hannah’s heart was heavy with sorrow before the birth of her son. Her earnest prayers for a child were answered by God, and she gave birth to Samuel. Once Samuel was weaned, Hannah dedicated him to the Lord for his entire life. In her prayer of gratitude, she proclaimed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. 2 There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God … 6 The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up. 7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s; on them he has set the world.” (1 Samuel 2:1, 2, 6, 7, 8)

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom 15:13)

Hannah witnessed the transformative power of God firsthand. He turned her barrenness into the blessing of motherhood. God can turn around situations that seem hopeless, transforming despair into hope. His sovereignty extends over all aspects of life—He can bring life or death, poverty or prosperity. He has the power to lift the poor from the dust and raise the needy from the ashes.
If you find yourself struggling with difficulties, sorrow, or despair, remember that God can transform your situation. By committing your life to Him, you open yourself to His ability to elevate you from the ashes, place you among the honored, and bless you with grace. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13).